The Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 4 Tiny is a compact business desktop built around 13th Generation Intel Core processors, with up to 64GB of DDR4 memory across two SODIMM slots. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which offers Intel Core i3 processors up to the 13th generation i3-1315U, up to 64GB DDR4 RAM and up to 2TB SSD storage, in a small form factor.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 4 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 4 Tiny | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-13100T (13th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1215U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores / 8 threads | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 | Up to 64GB DDR4 (2 x 32GB) | Up to 64GB DDR4 (2 x 32GB) |
| Storage | 256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (base); up to 2TB | Up to 2TB SSD | Up to 2TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tiny desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual Band Wi-Fi (or No WiFi option) | Dual Band Wi-Fi (or No WiFi option) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, compared with the 4 cores and 8 threads of the ThinkCentre M70q Gen 4 Tiny's i3-13100T.
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Both configurations offer up to 64GB of DDR4 memory and up to 2TB of SSD storage.
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Dual Band Wi-Fi is available on the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, and the wireless details of the Lenovo model are not stated.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 4 Tiny is a Lenovo business desktop designed for Intel vPro and the TIO (Tiny-in-One) monitor ecosystem, and it lists MIL-STD 810H durability. Thinvent's Treo range offers a similar Intel-based compact option for buyers who want a mini PC with the same memory and storage headroom.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 4 Tiny if you need a Lenovo business desktop with Intel vPro support and the TIO monitor ecosystem. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact Intel mini PC with 6-core processing, up to 64GB of RAM and up to 2TB of storage.
